About Eduard Coetzee
Born 1979. Eduard Coetzee is a South African rugby union player.
Eduard Louis Coetzee (born 8 September 1979) is a South African former professional rugby union player.
A Bulls under-age product, Coetzee was a prop and played in the Super 12 for the Sharks, until taking up a contract with French club Aviron Bayonnais in 2005. He crossed over to Biarritz in 2007 and was a member of the side that contested the 2010 Heineken Cup final. In 2011, Coetzee undertook a tour of Argentina with the French Barbarians. He announced his retirement at the end of 2011 on the advice of doctors, following a series of head knocks.
Coetzee took over from Gary Teichmann as CEO of the Sharks in 2019, having previously served as their COO.
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Who is Eduard Coetzee?
rugby union player
When was Eduard Coetzee born?
Eduard Coetzee was born on 8 September 1979 in Pretoria.
What is Eduard Coetzee's occupation?
Eduard Coetzee is a rugby union player.
What nationality is Eduard Coetzee?
Eduard Coetzee is South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eduard Coetzee. https://biography.guide/eduard-coetzee/
MLA: "Eduard Coetzee." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eduard-coetzee/.
Chicago: "Eduard Coetzee." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eduard-coetzee/.
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